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Number of students in Irish-medium education could double under government plans
Minister for Education Joe McHugh announced the plan today.
Councillor encourages people to deface English translations on Donegal Gaeltacht signs
“I would encourage people to go out and do it,” he said, adding that the Gaeltacht regions were on their “last legs”.
50 students from Deis schools to be offered scholarships to attend the Gaeltacht
This is the first time such a scheme will be made available to students in Deis secondary schools.
Moscow native appointed to promote Irish language in south Kerry Gaeltacht
Dr Victor Bayda said that being appointed to the role was “a privilege and an honour”.
Just 14 tweets that will bring back those sweet, sweet Gaeltacht memories
It turns out some people did actually get sent home for speaking English.
These two ministers are heading to the Gaeltacht this summer for a crash course in Irish
The government is today launching its five-year Irish Language plan which has a focus on early child education.
Irish-speaking areas in the North to receive official recognition for the first time
Five areas north and south have been chosen to receive formal status as Irish language network communities.
Three billboards erected outside small Galway village in honour of Martin McDonagh
McDonagh’s father grew up in Lettermullan in the Gaeltacht region of Galway.
Speaking Irish: 'Even though I’m surrounded by English, it’s not my language'
The census shows a big increase in the number of daily speakers of Irish in Dublin. We’re not demanding anything. We’re just saying that we exist, writes Osgur Ó Ciardha.
'I can go to Lidl and meet people who speak Irish': Why are there so many Gaeilgeoirí in Leixlip?
Leixlip is the third top non-Gaeltacht town for daily Irish language speakers (outside education), according to Census 2016.
Extra €2.5m to help Irish language outside the Gaeltacht and to create jobs within
Údarás na Gaeltachta said having a Taoiseach who spoke Irish was “without doubt” helpful to securing funding for the Irish language.
Why has a Kerry Gaeltacht's population been dramatically declining?
“It’s absolutely picturesque, but you can’t eat the view,” a spokesperson for Údarás na Gaeltachta said.
Culture department adds 'Gaeltacht' to title after pressure from Irish language groups
The name of Heather Humphreys’ portfolio is now the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
Column: 'The time has come. We demand the opportunity to live our lives through Irish'
The hour has come for a generation to bring the language to life while also calling time on the government bluff, writes Michael McCaughan.
There's going to be a pop up Gaeltacht 'from the Bankers to the Mercantile' tonight
Here’s the story behind the events bringing hundreds of Gaeilgeoirs together over pints.
Government to block bill calling for new public holiday, despite one of its own calling for the same thing
The Public Holidays Bill 2016 is being brought before the Dáil today by Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh.
Matthew McConaughey says he wants to send his kids to the Gaeltacht
Ceart go leor, ceart go leor, ceart go leor…
A barman from the Gaeltacht has been banned from speaking Irish in a Cork pub
Kerryman Cormac Ó Bruic said he was was forbidden by The Flying Enterprise pub complex in Cork from speaking Irish at work as “this is an English-speaking business’.
Donegal community tries to buy former AIB bank building for €1
A councillor said the community wants AIB to hand the bank over to them for local facilities.
18 memories of Coláiste Chiaráin that will take you right back
Time of our lives.
Boost for unemployment blackspot as over 100 new jobs announced
A UK telemarketing company is coming to Donegal.
Donegal's getting a whiskey factory built on these stunning Gaeltacht cliffs
It’s a tourism combination made in heaven.
Donegal's getting a whiskey factory built on these stunning Gaeltacht cliffs
Donegal + whiskey = winning.
This postcard sent home from the Gaeltacht has been found and it's absolutely gas
“The Ceilí are a load of rubbish, a complete waste of time. Danced with a girl who looked like Satan.”
'Abandoned' islanders slam scrapping of plane service
The decision has caused deep concern among residents of the three islands.
"An incredible inspiration": Gaeltacht minister Joe McHugh on learning Irish from a New Yorker
Joe McHugh’s language skills were “ar an úrlár” when he took over the job. Here’s how he’s been getting on…
What will become of the Aran Islands now that their airplane service is gone?
A new tender for the commuter service to the islands has been given to a Galway helicopter firm at the expense of Aer Arann Islands, the holder of the tender for the last 45 years.
Irish speakers are angry that Enda Kenny doesn't think the Gaeltacht is in crisis
Enda Kenny made his statement in an RTÉ Radio documentary.
Did you hear the one about five men, their cars and a seaweed factory?
An Taisce has raised an objection to the building of a cosmetics factory as it would encourage “dispersed development”.
What else could I get for the €295,000 home of... Lady Gregory's driver
We take a look at what around €295,000 would get you around the rest of the country.
Man killed in crash after he was hit while walking in rural Galway
The crash happened this morning in Kilkieran.
Check out this unbelievable piece of skill from the Waterford U21 championship
Dónal Breathnach scored a memorable goal against Cois Bhride recently.
A lot of people think Enda was wrong to make this guy Gaeltacht Minister
But he doesn’t “take it personally.”
Former RTÉ head criticises Kenny over "less than fluent" Gaeltacht minister
Cathal Goan made the comments as he launched a new online Irish news site.
Student teachers say Gaeltacht placement is 'unregulated waste of money'
The Department of Education said it had not taken the decision to abolish the subsidy lightly but cuts had to be made.
New Gaeltacht minister: No, I haven't started Irish lessons yet
Heather Humphreys, the senior minister at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, has admitted her command of the language isn’t the best.
New Gaeltacht minister now "thinking in Irish" after summer cramming classes
Joe McHugh’s been sent to the Gaeltacht to brush up on the teanga.
Coláiste Lurgan cover Kodaline in snazziest video yet
Gach duine le cheile!
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